Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (b2·3)
c9-03934Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
6. Bxh8 f6 7. Bxf6 Ne6 8. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f6, then Bxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #199.
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